Description

The Guesthouse is available for an additional $50 a night with a onetime $45 cleaning fee.
From the covered front porch, you see the first rays of the sun rise slowly and fan out over the mountain tops. Then light hits the pristine woods surrounding you as you hear birds singing through the large yard.
Later you can fire up the grill and have lunch on the open deck or roast marshmallows around the fire pit.

You’ll love Morning Sun Retreat! Savor the peace and quiet as you breathe in the fresh mountain air. See mountain peaks and ridges through the trees, nicely framed in wooded seclusion with a panoramic view of the Great Smokys. Let your spirit be restored.
Morning Sun Retreat is a delightfully designed log cabin. As you open the front door, you will find the soaring cathedral ceiling, huge clerestory windows, and glowing wood interior.
The open great room includes a living space with a flat panel HD 42 inch TV, a dining area with a large solid wood table for 6 (that can seat up to 12 with additional leaves), and a modern kitchen. The windows provide a panoramic view as you relax on the cozy sofa or in the lounge chair.

In the upstairs loft you’ll find a futon, desk, 13” TV and table air hockey. The upstairs bedroom adjacent to the loft has a queen-size bed, a book nook, and a spacious bathroom with jetted tub.

Downstairs you’ll find the second bedroom with an adjacent bathroom and the third bedroom with a twin bunk bed over a full.
Outside you can play ball or throw a Frisbee in the flat, grassy back yard, or toast marshmallows over the fire pit. Two large boulders, keepsakes from the original site, frame the green landscape.
If you need more space for entertaining and entertainment, you can add the Guest House, a large studio apartment over a spacious two-car garage, to your rental of the Morning Sun Retreat Cabin. The Guest House can be rented only in conjunction with the Cabin to ensure your privacy. Enjoy life in one large room and spacious upper and lower decks. Inside there’s seating for five on the dual-power-reclining console loveseat and the comfortable, matching queen-size sofa sleeper. The 60” TV is wall-mounted for easy viewing from anywhere in the room. The Guest House has a full bath, full kitchen, and a dining table with four comfortable captain’s chairs and an optional game table top. There’s also a small desk next to contemporary sockets with USB plugs. Outside you can watch the sun rise from the upper deck while seated on one of the four rockers or at the bistro or dining table. Or you can enjoy privacy amid the trees on on the gliding loveseat or padded sofa and chairs on the covered lower deck.
Families with kids will especially love Morning Sun! The Cabin is equipped with board games, a high chair/booster chair, a stroller, and a portable crib as well as toys and children’s books. And the large flat backyard is perfect for enjoying a game of tag or catch.

- Past Guests of Morning Sun Retreat share their Mountain Experiences:
"The property was perfect for our family of seven (4 girls ages 5-10, 1 boy age 2). The sleeping arrangement was perfect for us, and we could all fit comfortably around the dining table. We love the idea of coming back with extended family in the guest house. We all loved the porches -- especially on the afternoon that we had rain -- and the backyard was so nicely, naturally enclosed and weed-free that we could let the children play without any concern. Loved the landscaping.
We were apprehensive about choosing a rental cabin online. We were impressed with other customers' comments and satisfaction with the properties, and with the careful attention that the property managers gave to every comment from the customers. It was clear that the managers pay careful attention to their property and were very responsive and dependable. We liked the professionally managed linens. TripAdvisor ratings were important to us. Very pleased with Great Smoky's Cabin Rentals and the property we stayed in." - Brent

- "We finally came back to celebrate our grandmothers 94th birthday. We are blessed everyday to have her with us. She loves the mountains. This here we decided to spend more time here at the cabin relaxing, reading, and watching movies. It was just what we needed. Another successful girls getaway to celebrate. See you next year." - Denise

For more guest reviews, please click on the Reviews Tab.

Amenities

Morning Sun Retreat Cabin Amenities:

Morning Sun Retreat Guest House Amenities:

• Table Top Air Hockey
• 42” flat panel HDTV and 13” TV
• Blu-Ray DVD Player with selection of DVDs
• Satellite TV and Wireless Internet for non-streaming media
• Telephone with 4 cordless handsets and Unlimited Long Distance to Continental US
• Electric Fireplace that can be used with or without heat for comfortable Year-Round Use
• Central Heat and Air
• 6 Ceiling Fans—one in every room
• Covered Porch with Four Rockers
• Open Deck with Dining Table for Four with Umbrella
• Board Games and Yard Toys
• high chair/booster chair, stroller, portable crib with sheets, children’s and adult books and travel guides; small desk for laptop or tablet in loft
• Gas Grill
• Hair Dryer
• Iron and Compact Ironing Board
• Fire Pit
• Washer and Dryer

• State-of-the-art pool table
• 60” wall-mounted flat panel HDTV
• Xbox 360 with Kinect with standard DVD video and Kinect games
• Satellite TV and Wireless Internet for non-streaming media
• Telephone with 2 cordless handsets and Unlimited Long Distance to Continental US on a separate line so you can call from the Cabin to the Guest House as well
• Wood Burning Fireplace
• Central Heat and Air
• 1 Ceiling Fan in one big open room
• Open Upper Decks with Four Rockers, a Bistro Table for Two and Dining Table for Four with Umbrella
• Very Private Covered Lower Deck with seating for 8 on a glider loveseat, couch and four comfortable chairs.
• Board Games
• Small desk
• Step-less entry via ramp onto open deck
• Hair Dryer
• Spacious two-Car Garage

♦ Morning Sun Retreat features 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. The private suite bedroom upstairs has a queen-size bed, a book nook and a private bath with jetted tub. The upstairs open loft area has a futon, desk and TV. The second bedroom on the main floor has a queen-size bed. The third bedroom has a bunk bed of a twin bed over a full. The main floor has a full bathroom.

♦ The Guesthouse features the game room with the pool table, a full kitchen, a living room with a deluxe queen sleeper sofa, and a full bath. The Guesthouse sleeps two additional guests and is available for an additional charge of $50.00 a night, with extra cleaning of $20.00 per stay.

• Not Pet Friendly
• Not Motorcycle Accessible
• Yes - Internet
• Smoke Free Facility - Owner requests no smoking indoors or outdoors on premise due to drought and the 2016 fires in our area. Should you wish to smoke outdoors, please contact us and we will help you find an alternative cabin.

Maximum capacity of up to 7 for the Cabin and up to 9 for the Cabin plus Guesthouse is based on county guidelines.

Reviews

Staff was very friendly and helpful with directions and overall advice.

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Shawn

Decatur, US

Reviewed:Jun 22, 2016

Property Manager

With every interaction with the staff, I found them to be friendly, professional, helpful and responsive. All very positive!

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Brent

Nashville, US

Reviewed:Jun 9, 2016

Property Manager

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Susan

Statesville, US

Reviewed:May 11, 2016

Property Manager

Outstanding

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Rachel

Savannah , US

Reviewed:Apr 6, 2016

Property Manager

Very helpful and informative.

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Staci

Colbert, US

Reviewed:Mar 2, 2016

Property Manager

Kelley was the best agent I've ever dealt with when renting a place to stay. Extra helpful and was there when I called with questions.

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Frankie

Reviewed:Dec 21, 2015

Property

Myself and my husband come with our 2 boys along with my parents. We came to stay for the weekend and ride the Polar Express. We absolutely loved the cabin and the view! It has such a warm and cozy feeling as if you are at home. My son's loved playing outside and exploring in the beautiful weather. We are already planning another trip back.

Jane

Broken Arrow, US

Reviewed:Dec 16, 2015

Property Manager

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Robert

Reviewed:Oct 21, 2015

Property

WE have just spent 7 days in this cabin and have enjoyed the view, the cabin and the the guest house layout. It was a wonderful experience for our family. Thank you for everything.

Terrance

Reviewed:Aug 17, 2015

Property

Had an absolutely wonderful time.

Dee

Troy, US

Reviewed:Aug 6, 2015

Property Manager

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Dee

Reviewed:Aug 3, 2015

Property

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Cabin was lovely set in a beautiful area. Enjoyed having the notebook with the suggestions of activities. Look forward to a return visit.

Rozanna

Charlotte, US

Reviewed:Jul 27, 2015

Property Manager

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Rodney

Newnan, US

Reviewed:Jul 23, 2015

Property Manager

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Matthew

Orlando, US

Reviewed:Jul 1, 2015

Property Manager

Great, helpful information was given on the area. Excellent recommendations.
A great, well equipped secluded cabin to fall in love with nature and your family all over again.

Leora

Reviewed:Jun 13, 2015

Property

WE enjoyed our stay at this cabin. We are coming from Philadelphia and Fayetteville, NC. The drive was 5 hours, but the trip was worth it. Morning Sun Retreat is absolutely beautiful and the scenery is divine.

Denise

Rutledge, US

Reviewed:May 20, 2015

Property Manager

Your registration person, Cathy, was exceptional. She handled all of my questions with ease and offered suggestions based on what I was looking for. Availability and price of this property. Since we had stayed here before, we knew how far away from town the property was. Celebrating my grandmother's 94th birthday. She and my grandfather used to keep a camper in Cherokee. We have traveled for summers to Cherokee to stay for over 40 years. Bryson City is close enough to visit Cherokee and the cabin provides better accommodations for a group. We rode through Bryson City, dined at Jimmy Mac's, and visited Cherokee. Mostly, we stayed at the cabin.

Denise

Reviewed:May 17, 2015

Property

We finally came back to celebrate our grandmothers 94th birthday. We are blessed everyday to have her with us. She loves the mountains. This here we decided to spend more time here at the cabin relaxing, reading, and watching movies. It was just what we needed. Another successful girls getaway to celebrate. See you next year.

Kimberle

Reviewed:Apr 3, 2015

Property

We were talking our Spring Break in NC this year. We had never been east of Chicago before. The drive was absolutely beautiful. The cabin was every bit as much as nice of the photos. We spent our first day relaxing and enjoying the sounds and the view. We took a great trip on the railroad and hiked around Deep Creek seeing the water falls. Thank you for the wonderful stay.

Christina

Orlando, US

Reviewed:Mar 26, 2015

Property Manager

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Max

Reviewed:Mar 6, 2015

Property

My best friend and I drove up from Charleston, SC to record an album. We brought all our equipment and stayed in the cabin most of the time. We honestly couldn't have picked a better location. The area and scenery were very peaceful. This more than likely will not be our last visit. The cabin and location are perfect for creativity.

Sangeetha

Irving , US

Reviewed:Feb 25, 2015

Property Manager

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Ericka

Reviewed:Feb 23, 2015

Property

My Family and I drove up from Miami, FL. It is our first time ever in North Carolina and also our first time staying at a log cabin. We were pleasantly surprised with the amazing views and peaceful location. It has been freezing but, we loved every part of our trip. I celebrated my 30th birthday exactly as I wanted. We will be definitely be coming back. My kids and the blast of their lives.

Erika

Reviewed:Feb 23, 2015

Property

My family and I drove up from Miami, Florida. It is our first time ever in North Carolina and also our first time staying at a log cabin. We were pleasantly surprised with the amazing views and peaceful location. It has been freezing! (-4F the first night, then in the low 10s-20s) But we love every part of our trip. I celebrated my 30th birthday exactly as I wanted. We will definitely be coming back! My kids had the blast of their lives. Also we really appreciated the courtesy phone calls from management to check up on us and update us on the weather.

Sangeetha

Reviewed:Feb 16, 2015

Property

Very Nice Cabin and just a beautiful view!. We had a great Valentines Day weekend here. The amenities and the courtesy calls from management about weather were very much appreciated. Had a great time.

Distances

**The above rates are for rental of Morning Sun Retreat Cabin only. The optional Guest House can be rented for only an additional $50 per night and one-time cleaning fee of $20. Please call our office if you would like to add the Guest House to your rental or select the option on the online registration.

Morning Sun Retreat is in the middle of it all! Here are drive times and mileage to the best loved things to do in the mountains:
• Harrahs Cherokee Casino is a 25 minute drive, or 20 miles
• The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 20 minute drive, or 7 miles
• The NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) is a 24 minute drive, or 13 miles
• White Water Rafting is a 20 minute drive, or 10 miles
• Deep Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 20 minute drive, or 9 miles
• The Visitors Center (Oconaluftee) for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 35 minute drive, or 20 miles
• The Biltmore Estate is an hour and 20 minute drive, or 70 miles
• Ripley's Aquarium Gatlinburg, TN 1 hour 43 Min or 52.7 Miles
• Alarka Boat Dock 29 Min or 9.2 Miles
• Almond Boat Dock 25 Min or 811.3 Miles
• Cataloochee Ski Area 1 Hour or 35.6 miles
• Tsali Trail Head 30 Min or 14.9Miles
• Western Carolina University 53 min or 31.0 Miles
• Ingles Grocery Store - 20 Min or 7.2 miles